Objective: Purpose of Test Automation CTAL-TAE Practice Questions (Page 7)

Questions 31–35

1. 31expert · hard

   A team has automated a set of tests for a system that is still under active development. The tests are run in a CI pipeline, but the team is spending 30% of their time fixing broken tests due to frequent changes in the application's API. The project manager wants to reduce the maintenance burden without losing the benefits of automation. What is the most appropriate action?

   • AReduce the frequency of running the automated tests to once a week.
   • BAutomate only the stable parts of the application and use manual testing for the areas under active development.
   • CStop all automation until the application is stable.
   • DFreeze the application's API to prevent changes that break tests.
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2. 32application · medium

   A tester is asked to verify a new feature that has just been implemented. The feature is complex, and the tester needs to explore different input combinations and observe the system's behavior in real time. The feature will be released in two days and will not be changed afterward. What is the most appropriate testing approach?

   • AAutomate the test cases to ensure thorough coverage before release.
   • BWrite a detailed test plan and then automate it.
   • CSkip testing because the feature is new and will be tested in the next release.
   • DPerform manual exploratory testing to understand the feature's behavior.
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4. 33application · medium

   A development team using continuous integration wants to run a suite of 500 unit and integration tests every time a developer commits code. Currently, the tests are run manually by a dedicated tester, which takes several hours and delays feedback. The team wants to reduce the feedback time and increase the frequency of testing. What is the primary benefit of automating this test suite?

   • AIt reduces the need for skilled testers on the team.
   • BIt provides faster feedback by running tests automatically on every commit.
   • CIt eliminates the need for any manual testing in the project.
   • DIt guarantees that all defects will be found before release.
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5. 34expert · hard

   A team is automating a critical business workflow that involves multiple steps and integrations with external services. The workflow is stable, but the external services occasionally have unpredictable response times. The team has a limited budget and cannot afford extensive automation infrastructure. What is the most appropriate approach to test automation in this situation?

   • AAutomate the workflow but only run it once a month to reduce flakiness.
   • BAutomate the stable parts of the workflow and use manual testing for the parts involving external services.
   • CUse only manual testing because the external services make automation impossible.
   • DAutomate the entire workflow end-to-end to ensure comprehensive coverage.
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6. 35foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a key benefit of test automation?

   • AIt provides repeatable test execution that can be run consistently across multiple builds.
   • BIt guarantees that all defects will be found before release.
   • CIt eliminates the need for test data management.
   • DIt removes the requirement for any test maintenance activities.
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